Tuesday, May 3, 2011

In HIS Image

Hi there!  I'm the type of person who has a hard time getting past the big, overwhelming task and breaking it down into parts.  Hence, the absence on the blog here.  It has been so long that I couldn't figure out where to start.  Until now.

I've had a REALLY BIG change in the past few weeks.  REALLY BIG!  I went on a retreat and the theme was "Measureless Love".  We learned about how infinite God's love is for us.  I always hope God will speak to me with something very specific when I go on a retreat, but often I just have seeds planted and something to explore.  This time was different.

My thought before the weekend:  God gave me Nate AND He loves me.
My thought after the weekend: God gave me Nate BECAUSE He loves me.

Yes, BECAUSE!



God knew exactly what I needed when He placed Nate in our family.  When I came back from my weekend away, I just breathed Nate in and held him and held him.  I did not want to let him go.  As if to say, "Hi little man, I see you and I've returned a new mom for you.  I'm different.  Do you feel it?".  I think he does.

The week after the retreat, God showed me exactly what He was trying to tell me.  Knowing that we are all "made in His image", I had to recognize that includes Nate!  So, parts of God's character are expressed through Nate and since he is uniquely created, I have a chance to see something through Nate that I probably won't see through any other relationship in my life.  WOW!


This realization made me want to chant, "I know something you don't know...nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah...".  

I began STUDYING Nate and watching for God to show me what part of Himself He is expressing through Nate.  The first 2 things I noticed:
*He cares about the little things - Nate was admiring his hands and it made me stop to see that, yes, all the intricacies of our hands, our fingers, the creases, fingerprints....all of it...it's amazing.  God loves the details.
*He can't get enough of me -  If Nate had his way he would climb all over me all day and savor every moment.  He gives me kisses and cuddles and shows me how great he thinks I am every day.  The Creator of the universe feels the same way about me!

I am going to try to share what God shows me through Nate in a series called, "In HIS Image".  Thanks for being on the journey with me.

In great anticipation,
Danielle

15 comments:

  1. Amazingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I look forward to hearing all about your new journey :)

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  2. Danielle, this just brings tears of joy! So grateful that you took the time for yourself and step back to see the most perfect creation God gave you in Nate. So, so happy to read these words. So happy for you AND Nate!

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  3. Beautiful, Danielle. God's love shines! Thanks for your thoughts and your presence to the Holy. Debby Bellingham

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  4. Awesome! I'm so glad you are going to be sharing this with us!

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  5. Thank you for sharing this wonderful reminder of how great life is. Your messages warm my heart and your drive is motivation for us all. Love you!!

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  6. incredible Dani. AS always, you inspire me. I love you dear friend, and love who you are and how honest and open you are without realizing it. xoxo

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  7. What a beautiful gift you are sharing with others through your words, story and reflections in light of God's love. Nate is precious and how amazing that you are treasuring everything about him and realizing God's hand in your lives together. I'm so happy for you, Dan!!!

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  8. Tears are in my eyes. Praise God. How much we can all learn from you - God knew what I needed when we became friends. Much love, Kristin

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  9. I read this via Ginger's link on FB. Beautiful. What a great treasure God has given you. Thanks for sharing:)

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  10. I am so excited and proud of you, Shmer... I haved loved to see how God continues to reveal Himself to you and your family. I cannot wait to learn through you and Nate what God may want us to know. Looking forward to our next teaching.... Love you, Shmer and Fetus

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  11. That is wonderful! I remember the joy I felt when I first realized this about Eon! God is so GOOD!

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  12. wow- cant stop crying- I am just loving how god changes hearts. And I just love your Nate...what a treat he is and what a little person of God that we have so much to learn from. I love you friend- thanks for sharing! K

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  13. Dani - thanks for sharing your heart with all of us. God has blessed me through your life and through your family. I am so grateful for God's grace on your life through Nate. Love you so much!

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  14. an amazing post - thanks for sharing your experiences through this blog and for helping us all gain a new perspective. love you and miss you, Heather in Denver

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  15. I know I'm late to comment, but I LOVE this and am so happy for all God is doing. I'm lying on the floor with Heidi reading this and she's laughing and saying "find Nate! find Nate!" She loves all the pictures of Nate. You are an AMAZING mom, Danielle. Love you SO.

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